Mid Level Staff Designer Jobs

Mid level staff designer jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, advocate for design decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates through daily work. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, Affirm, and Mudflap hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top stateVirginia
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityNorfolk, VA
Work type56% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CESO, INC.
Mechanical Staff Designer II
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CESO, INC.
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Mechanical Staff Designer II
CESO, INC.
Overland Park, Kansas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$105k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)
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Shield AI
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Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)
Shield AI
San Diego, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$150k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
11-50

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Black & Veatch
Mechanical Piping Designer - Staff Engineering Technician - Water
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Black & Veatch
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Mechanical Piping Designer - Staff Engineering Technician - Water
Black & Veatch
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$71k - $124k/yr
Associate's degree in drafting
10,000+

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Milwaukee Tool
Staff Industrial Designer - Storage
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Milwaukee Tool
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Staff Industrial Designer - Storage
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
10,000+

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Mid Level Staff Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
Affirm
Affirm1 open role
Mudflap
Mudflap1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense

Mid Level Staff Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level staff designer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, shaped the design direction, and delivered measurable outcomes without being closely managed. Tailor your portfolio to show end-to-end work across research, concepting, and final delivery. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can run a project, not just contribute to one.

Which companies hire mid level staff designers?

Companies hiring mid level staff designers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Affirm, and Mudflap, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers in-house product teams, agency studios, and large enterprises with dedicated design functions building out their core design staff.

Are there remote mid level staff designer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid roles are well represented at this level. About 44% of mid level staff designer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how design teams have normalized distributed work. Filtering for remote options on Migrate Mate will surface current openings that match your preferred setup.

How do I move up to a mid level staff designer role?

The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening your craft and taking on progressively larger ownership. Focus on leading defined features rather than just completing assigned tasks, documenting your design rationale, and seeking feedback from senior designers. Measurable impact on product outcomes, along with some experience guiding a peer or intern, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.

Which industries hire the most mid level staff designers?

Mid Level staff designer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to invest heavily in mid level designers because they have mature product organizations that need experienced individual contributors who can work autonomously without requiring constant senior oversight.